Deadly attack: Two brothers killed, one critically injured in Dharmanagar

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Two brothers were killed and another person was critically injured in an attack in the Baruakandi area of Dharmanagar in North Tripura on Mahashtami night, with preliminary information suggesting that the incident may have stemmed from previous enmity.

According to local sources, the incident took place at around 10.30 pm on Monday. Troopers from the Dharmanagar Fire and Emergency Services department reached the spot after receiving information and rescued three people who were lying injured. They were taken to Dharmanagar District Hospital for treatment.

Doctors at the hospital declared the two brothers, Subhajit Ray Chowdhury and Jaydeep Ray Chowdhury, dead. They were residents of Dewanpasha, sources added. The doctors reportedly said the two had died before reaching the hospital. Multiple injury marks were found on their bodies.

The third injured person, identified as Bijan Nath, is undergoing treatment in a critical condition.

Preliminary information suggests that the attack may have been linked to previous enmity. Three persons — Bibek Bardhan, Akash Das and Bishal — have allegedly been involved in the attack, the lone survivor of the attack told media persons from hospital bed. However, the precise circumstances leading to the incident and the alleged roles of those named have not yet been established.

The incident came to light during the Durga Puja festivities, triggering concern in Baruakandi and adjoining areas. The available information does not establish the exact sequence of events that led to the attack or the nature of the dispute.

Further details regarding the circumstances of the deaths, the motive behind the attack and the alleged involvement of the three named persons remain unclear.

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